The Main Library of SFPL maintains an extensive collection of repair manuals that covers most popular automobiles, trucks and motorcycles, as well as many collectibles.

Most of the repair manuals are located on the 4th Floor of the Main Library for reference (in-library use) only, although there is a small collection of manuals for checkout. A valid ID must be presented to use items in the reference collection. Information can be photocopied using library copiers.

The following print and electronic sources are available:

Chilton, Haynes, Mitchell and other print repair manuals

Repair manuals are broken into two types:

Model Specific Manuals (Chilton, Clymer, Haynes)

Annual Shop Manuals (Chilton, Mitchell, Motor)

There are two databases that can be used to search for the proper repair manuals by make, model and year of vehicle

No single source is comprehensive; one sometimes needs to consult more than one book/database to find all the necessary information. Contact a librarian at the Main Library’s Business, Science & Technology desk for more information.